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Welcome to Thompson Cancer Survival Center

We are more than a world class cancer center. We are a cancer survival center, where leading cancer specialists use the most advanced technologies to achieve breakthrough successes in treating many types of cancer. Our physicians are supported by a team of patient navigators, dietitians, genetics counselors, clinical trial specialists, physicists, pharmacists, therapists, technologists, oncology nurses, social workers, and counselors are here to treat and beat cancer. In addition to the original downtown Knoxville location, Thompson facilities are located in West Knoxville, Oak Ridge, and Sevierville.

For more information about the Thompson Cancer Survival Center, call (865) 331-1678.

For physician referral, call (865) 374-8272. 

This facility complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Click here to learn more.

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Thompson Cancer Survival Center offers comprehensive medical specialties at our hospitals, outpatient centers and physician clinics.

For a full listing of our services, please visit our services page.

Patient Resources

Patients are the most important people at Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Use the quick links below to conveniently access your information, register for a class or event, or find a physician.

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Michelle Cannon, a medical assistant at our Thompson Oncology Group – Blount location, was honored with the first-ever Rob Sanders Award on February 5, 2020. Created in honor of Rob Sanders, this award recognizes non-nurse employees who go above and beyond to improve the experience for our patients, family members, and coworkers. Congrats, Michelle!! www.thompsoncancer.com/rob-sanders-award-winner/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Game On Against Cancer event, Friday, March 1, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Wade Payne/www.wadepaynephoto.com) ... See MoreSee Less

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One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community. Make a donation today to support the patients and families of Thompson Cancer Survival Center. Make a donation today at www.thompsoncancer.com/giving/.

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day.

It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. ... See MoreSee Less

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Resource. Support System. Friend. Superhero. These are all words used to describe nurse navigators, or healthcare professionals specially trained to help cancer patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options, provide education, and assist in coordinating patient care. Learn more about how our navigators offer helping hands, listening ears, and caring hearts here: www.covenanthealth.com/navigating-the-way-one-patients-journey/. ... See MoreSee Less

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West End Church of Christ recently dropped off 30 bags stuffed with fun goodies for our patients. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! ... See MoreSee Less

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Locations

Visit this page to get information about all of Thompson Cancer Survival Center’s locations around the region.

Thompson Cancer Survival Center News

  • Rob Sanders Award Winner

    Michelle Cannon, a medical assistant  at our Thompson Oncology Group – Blount location, was honored with the first-ever Rob Sanders Award on February 5, 2020. Created in honor of Rob Sanders, this award recognizes non-nurse employees who go above and beyond to improve the experience for our patients, family members, and coworkers. Michelle was nominated […]

  • Welcome David Chism, MD

    David Chism, MD “Nearly three decades ago, my uncle’s diagnosis of stage four kidney cancer was devastating because there were few treatment options. Since then, cancer treatment has become more effective through tremendous advancements in immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies. As an oncologist, I’m pleased to provide these advanced treatment methods to my patients.” Board […]

  • Welcome Stephen Myers, MD

    Stephen Myers, MD “I began my medical career here during residency, so I am delighted to return to my East Tennessee roots with my wife and three boys.” Fellowship:  Hematology and Medical Oncology, Mayo Clinic Residency:  Internal Medicine,  University of Tennessee Health Science Center Medical School:  University of Louisville School of Medicine Location: Thompson Oncology […]

  • Welcome Namratha Vontela, MD

    Namratha Vontela, MD Fellowship:  Hematology and Medical Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Residency:  Internal Medicine,  University of Tennessee Medical School:  Kakatiya Medical College,  Wrangal, India Location: Thompson Oncology Group – Oak Ridge 200 New York Avenue Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (865) 835-5400 About Us Thompson Oncology Group is part of Covenant Health, the […]

  • Welcome Jongming Li, MD, PhD

    Jongming Li, MD, PhD “I have more than 15 years of experience in hematology and medical oncology and have always prided myself on providing compassionate care for my patients. I’m excited to extend that care to the families of Knoxville and Lenoir City.”  Fellowship:  Hematology and Medical Oncology, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute,  Bethesda, […]

  • Welcome Felicia Wheeler, MD

    Felicia Wheeler, MD “I am a Knoxville native, so I am excited about returning home to care for our community.”  Fellowship:  Hematology and Medical Oncology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Residency:  Internal Medicine,  University of Tennessee Health Science Center Medical School:  University of Tennessee Location: Thompson Oncology Group – Downtown 1916 White Avenue Knoxville, […]

  • Longtime Oncology Executive to Lead Thompson Cancer Survival Center

    Covenant Health announces that Scott Warwick has been named chief administrative officer of Thompson Cancer Survival Center, the health system’s flagship cancer program.

  • June DAISY Award Winner

      An employee at Thompson Cancer Network was honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses this week. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The DAISY Award was established in 1999 by the family of a patient who had received extraordinary care and […]

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